Host of dignitaries along with Kewekhape Therie, Kudecho Khamo and others during the centenary celebration at Phusachodu village on December 15.
Kohima, December 16 (MExN): Phusachodu village and Kuzha Netho Kethsu consisting Leshemi, Lasumi and Zapami village under Phek district reaffirmed to uphold, preserve and promote the bond of friendship and oneness during its centenary celebration here at local ground Phusachodu village on December 15.
Speaking on the occasion, Advisor for CAWD and Taxes Küdecho Khamo emphasised on the need for Nagas to live together for peace and harmony. He urged the villagers to become the ambassadors of unity and peace, setting example for others to follow suit, stated a press release issued by Centenary celebration organising committee on Saturday.
While appreciating the pioneers for their farsighted vision and diplomacy by bringing the villages together for peace and friendship, he observed that many parts of the world grapple with war, calamities, hunger and social unrest, “We are fortunate to have the blessings of unity, peace and social harmony bestowed upon us by the grace of God.”
He further encouraged everyone present to cherish, uphold, preserve and promote this valued friendship of the four villages.
Kewekhape Therie, ex-minister speaking on the occasion said the celebration marks a significant milestone commemorating a century of enduring peace and friendship established by the ancestors.
He hoped that the younger generation imbibes the message of peace, unity, and friendship through the celebration. “This legacy must be preserved and passed on for generations to come,” he said.
While appreciated the wisdom of ancestors for establishing Peace and friendship that has lived 100 years today.
The programme was chaired Murohu Chotso, Rtd, NCS, invocation by Rev Dr Dingu Kenye, Lasumi Baptist Church, welcome address by VCC Phusachodu village, Vehupa Rose, releasing of souvenir by Hütsonyi Chuzho, Rtd PA to DC, short speeches by Senowekha K Kenye, Rtd Director, Mikha Lomi, Rtd NCS, Dr Chotisuh Sazo, ex-speaker, NLA, closing prayer by Rev Dr Chekrovei Cho-o, Executive Secretary, CBCC.
A monolith was erected marking the occasion, which stated that “We Kuzha Netho Ketshü & Phusachodu celebrated the 100 years of peace and friendship and hereby solemnly reaffirm to uphold, preserve and promote with boundless honour to commitment of the forefathers made a century ago.”
